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L117 DRU

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

157,208 mi
Last recorded157,208 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 DRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 157,208 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,670 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 156,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 156,495 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 156,495 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 156,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 156,333 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 156,333 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2014 156,032 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 156,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2013 155,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 155,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 148,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 148,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 142,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 142,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 133,502 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 133,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 123,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 111,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 94,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 94,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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L117 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 78,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L117 DRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L117 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 1994.

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